Description
Podiatrists are foot specialists who study foot physiology and pathology from a structural and functional standpoint. They assess, diagnose, and treat physical, sporting injuries, rehabilitation, medical and surgical problems of the foot and lower limb in their clinical practice. Podiatrists are active outside the clinical environment in research, medico-legal, and forensic activities. Podiatrists act within the scope of their podiatry training, experience, and regulating authority of their member country.
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Theoretical Knowledge
human anatomybiomechanicshealth care systemorthopaedic treatment alternativeshistologybehavioural therapydermatologyfoot problemssterilization techniqueskineticsimmunologyorthopaedic conditionschiropodyhuman physiologypharmacologysport and exercise medicinerheumatologypodiatric surgeryorthoticspaediatricshydrotherapyanaesthetics
Practical Skills
interact with healthcare usersaccept own accountabilitymaintain medical devicesfollow clinical guidelinesensure safety of healthcare usersrecommend orthotic devicesmanage healthcare users' datapromote foot healthapply context specific clinical competencescomply with legislation related to health caredevelop a collaborative therapeutic relationshipconduct podiatry consultationcomply with quality standards related to healthcare practiceprovide footwear advice to patientsrecord healthcare users' billing informationdevelop foot orthosesuse foreign languages in patient careapply massage therapyprocess medical insurance claimsrefer healthcare userswork in a multicultural environment in health care